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B270 XYL

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,445 mi
Last recorded88,445 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB270 XYL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,445 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 88,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 88,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 88,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,318 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,291 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,198 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,167 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,133 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 87,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,705 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 86,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 85,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 85,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 85,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,072 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 84,071 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,940 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,562 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 80,099 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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B270 XYL is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B270 XYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B270 XYL is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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